Opportunity
Iowa Impacs #645-DOTRFB-2712-2026
Procurement of 35-Ton Air Ride Double Drop Trailer with Hydraulic Detachable Gooseneck for Iowa DOT
Posted
April 21, 2026
Respond By
May 12, 2026
Identifier
645-DOTRFB-2712-2026
NAICS
336212
This opportunity involves the Iowa Department of Transportation's procurement of a specialized heavy-duty trailer. - Government Buyer: - Iowa Department of Transportation (Iowa DOT) - OEMs and Vendors: - Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs): - Behnke Enterprises (Behnke BHDG70) - Holden Industries (Holden HPD35) - Alpha Trailers (Alpha A70HDG) - Vendors submitting bids: - Ziegler CAT (awardee) - Vander Haag's, Inc. - Jim Hawk Truck Trailers Inc. - Chaves Brothers Management, LLC. - ARIA Contracting Sales & Services, Inc. - Berg Auto Corp - Holden Industries, Inc. - Products Requested: - 35-Ton Air Ride Double Drop Trailer with Hydraulic Detachable Gooseneck - Approved models: Behnke BHDG70, Holden HPD35, Alpha A70HDG - Quantity: 1 unit - Technical requirements: 35-ton capacity, air ride suspension, double drop configuration, hydraulic detachable gooseneck - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Pre-bid substitution requests allowed; only approved models accepted - Delivery required to Ames, Iowa (FOB Destination) - Evaluation based on cost, compliance with specifications, delivery schedule, and past performance - Pricing: - Bid prices ranged from $84,525.10 to $113,321.00 per trailer - Place of Performance/Delivery: - Ames, Iowa (Iowa DOT facility) - No additional services or recurring requirements specified
Description
The Iowa Department of Transportation issued a solicitation for a trailer with specifications for a 35-ton air ride double drop with a hydraulic detachable gooseneck. The project involves the procurement and delivery of this trailer to Ames, Iowa. The solicitation included amendments updating specifications and allowed for pre-bid substitution requests for approved trailer models. The contract was awarded to the responsible bidder whose submission was most advantageous considering cost and other factors. The bid due date was May 12, 2026, at 1:00 PM CDT.